Kroger
Overexertion in lifting-single episode — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — PROCTORVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Kroger | Report ID | 20201110545 |
| Address | 6306 City Road #107 | City, State ZIP | PROCTORVILLE, OHIO 45669 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Overexertion in lifting-single episode | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.49000, -82.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
After lifting boxes, an employee collapsed, having suffered a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2020, a worker at Kroger in PROCTORVILLE, OHIO suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as overexertion in lifting-single episode, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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